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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17
TIE PACE THAT KILLS.

Few Distinguished Americans Who Reach
the Ago OF .0-Tho Reason Why.
Gladstone closes year OF work with his
77th birthday, and in the promise of lis
future activity refrains from saying an IN
kind word In answer to his senior, John
BRIGHT. Il Franco, Grevy enters upon
second seven years term at o0-a record
which al-eaGy passes that Of Theirs or
Palrna-ston As fer Germany, the nonoge-
marian emperor is orly two years ahead Of
his warrior churl, Won lIolIke, while Bis
marcl, is q mere boy of Y.
How different tho record here OF the
distinguished Americans who died last year
not one had reached the age Of 70. In
pclitical LIE the veteran Simon Cameron
stands alone Tho statesmen of to-day be-
long TO a younger generation. All OF our
presidcnts since buchanan went into Office
young, and not one Of them IS living except
Hayes; OF our yice-presidcnt3 only Hamlln
and Wheeler. Not only those who gained tie
presidency but those who were nominated
and defeated have failed TO reach old age.
Tilden lasted until 20 and Fremont Is Is.
But Grant, johnson, Arthur, Hancock, Nc
Clellan, Colf2x, Brown, Blair, !gi-5on, ali
died at al ego when European GtateSmen
look forward 10 twenty years of active work.
In the army two generals are old enough 20
be retired ct Tire age OF G3. In local politics
there are no old mon.
What is the explanation O. &? Tho eIcep-
tonal cases Of longevity "a this country
prove that Americans cen i've long. The
death roll proves that they 90 not. 1t is
not the climate that kills; /. IS the pace. We
live too much; we live too fast. The
machine is overworlied; IL carries too much
strain; il is rot allowed time for repairs.
We know low to work, but We do not know
how TO rest, and begin The new days work
before tko ok days work is over. The
strain IS perpetual, tho wear and tear I'M
ccasinG. lTo keep Cur nerves always at
their full tension, and tho mind wears out
the body. Then after SUCCESS is achieved,
ufter tho powers Of tho mind are riponed
end the experience Of years has given wis
dom, just when ell tie gains Of the lifetime
gre ready for rse and Of value to the man
and the nation, the body breaks down, and
the nation is called on to mourn n real loss,
where il might otherwise have hoped TO
enjoy the harvest of the lifo's fruition.
What a lesson to GInbition!-New York
World
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17
Combination Cost and ysst-

Every body who has 20 Sos into drnss coat
knows the difficulty Of preventing it from
swinging away at tho waist ~ collar, or slip
ping or the shoulders Thrss apparently iI>
remediabls dets.cts-irrepleiiable because tbs
coat cannot 10 butconei-have, l find, been
completely overcome by we'll known court
tailors Of Bedford street, Strand, by attach
ing the waistcoat to the Goa. in q very sim
pie manner. Thus when the vest Is buttoned
the coat for all practical purposes is also
buttonei Moreover, tho latter then cling,
to the figure as closely as a frock coat, and
remains in tho Same position, imparting an
appearance Of smartness about the waist es
pecially, which IN q dress suit is rosl,y Of the
utmost Importance TO tho wearer. l have nc
doubt that the dress coat srd vest combined
will be very popular during the present sea
non-Lonioa Figaro.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17
Tho 1.v,r.p~- Nm Ahead.

Recently in box at Drury Lane were
Prince Alexander OF Bulgaria with HE
brother. Henry the proud and happy father
and Gen. DuplAt, tho queon's chief aid-de-
camp. In connection with the arrival of the
princes thc7e WAS an incident calculated to fire
with pride ID, heart Of English newspaper
men. The princes arrived almost at the salls
instant with Biovitz, the Paris correspondent
OF Tho Tir.es. The question was whom the
Management should most daiisht TO honor.
Il took Manager Augustus Harris only a
second 10 decids that his bread was buttered
on tire newspaper side. So, when the princes
demaniod the royal box as their right il was
SoTTCvcuny announced that the box was en-
gagged So y newspaper man sat in the royal
box directly above the heads OF the princes,
who were obliged to content Themselves with
= little box on = level with TIE stage But
the princes had their hour OF triumph, too,
for the box into which they were shown had
been bought and paid Tor by Banker Roths-
child Mr.. Rothschild, who failed TO reccg-
nize the dixuitsries, wanted to turn them oct
when lie arrived, but be WIS s1uelchei in
spite Of his millions, and later lie sIPped hap
PLY with Blowitz and Prince lb-Shi-n o!
Egypt in Harris snug ofice.-1ae Argoa-
ant
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17
Dr.. I. Clement billings,
OK Hs-.haIltown. Iowa, also lste q Tepe-
IA EaEsse. has located nj WSEiis FOR tSs
r,pctics Of bis profession
Office at ho. 3l3 North Market St.

Dr. billings offers hrs service. TO all 10 are eansr-
,pc from chronic. stutt~Tn and dangerous cieease<
with every hore az the success that haA always
crowned his Efforts In the past, thereby proving him
self worthy the confidence and patronage q the SUI
feripS sok I'm Wichita and vicinity.
The doctors specially Scientific Magnetic Iresf
r,snt for such cases As arc found Dcursbls b. TIE
various methods Of medical treatment he has
demonstrated by thousands OF remarkable cures the
yr,,st suu<Fior.ty Of Magnetic Tres:nont. he ID
9usiired give Il any and Ill sys;ens Of drug
medication s
ssfoutshfnS AaSneIsc power, together with a thor
oush know~dge OF medicine and proper employ
raent Of the progressive An6 most potent remiofes
exhibited br eli school. Of neeicEc. renders Dr.
Dfii,nsS dsGbiy prepared TO treat the efa.cted sue
cessfuIly.
Caii 70. consultation. DO rot delsy. Cali ard IN
spect several sAousand honest endorsements trcn
former pAttenn and from The respenkibre nevspep
press. Then tsoGe for yourself,
Rerasmber:.shs iocstion- No. sisS MARKET se'f~
once hours u g. n u noon. and 20 <SS =, q
Sundays 10 .. m evenings from : 10 5
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17

One could manufacture more sentiment
over the Threatened condemnation OF tie
EeaIsarse il a b.r OF metal or stick OF tim
Der or scrap OF material Of any sort that
was part of tire KearSarge OF history en-
tered into the composition o; the present ship.
We believe that there is a tradition that the
old sterrpost, or part Of it, o; the kear-
sarge that sunk the Alabama survives in is
rameSal1e of ;o-day. But even this tradition
Is more or less legendary. Still il is the
Kearsarge, and il hunante:nCs are allowed
to change their substance every seven yos-<
without losing their identity, why nc: s
saipa-New York Commercial advertiser.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17

Continual Pilferins from tho Grocers'
Exposed Packages of Fruits, Candies
and Nuts-Eard to Draw the Limo.
One Mans Plan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17

Sicnor Marac Antonio Canini. q Venice,
caa speak flueatly ninety-three languages.
Ms. Miller, OF Washington, IS the apostle
ct q new Gispensation in the way Of woman 8
dress. Fer creed is waists instead OF corsets,
layers OF unde-clothing fitted smoothly TO
the body, and drawers to match the gown,
a sort of adaptation Of Lady Habberto1' S
"divided skirt" with elight differences
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17
den Assurance Company.

The Danes Assure u,aidens upon payment
OF On ANIMAL sum OF comfortable hons at
q certain aye The benefits of the sssocia-
Ton csuse 1t rlarriace.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17

To tao :he .'ichy' smell from your skill
lct erter irving fish pu: soap and water il
tho skillet and lie. boil for ten minutes
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17
-meSNNiIN~
9ai11 eagle
LOVE SPEAKS.

Thai was who spoke TO thee
When the duskA
spread It's wings above tie se1-
And the musk
OF the cloudy China flowers
Filled tho air with thoughts or bowerA
1t wcs not the wind at play;
Nor bird
Startled by dream of day
Softly heard;
Eor the outcry OF the sea;
Il WIGS who spoke to thee.
New Orleans Times
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21
A Wifc's Mistake.

A lady recently explored her hus.
bands vest at about 4.30 a. M
Greatly to her astonislment itcon
tanned a $40 note, together with
the regulation suspender button
and the customary night key.
Aha, she said, he knoweth not
that hsvest containetl $40 note,
because when he came home he
tried to light the gas with a cigar
stump. l will take the $40 and go
shopping.
So she took the ten and putin it's
stead two dollars and seventeen
cents, That her lord might not be
too sorely perpleXed on counting
his capital. And az she started
for her things 10 go down OH Sixth
Avenue, her husband, who had
been sls.ly watching her with ono
eye, chuckled like u fiend as he
hurried quickly into his clothes
and started out after Il cocktail.
Two dollars and seventeen cents,
he soliloquiZed; two dollars and
seventeen, Why, am IN luck,
and the country is saved. Severe
cases require severe remedies; but
my wife will lie the maddeSt w0.
man in town when she finds she
has given me two dollars and sew
enteen cents, legal currency of the
United States of America, for a
counterfeit $40 dollar note.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21
DO Honest Work.

If we receive a MANS money,and
eat his bread, and do his work, we
ought to make his interests our
own. We happen to know man,
OF whom it is said that he cared so
little about his work that he would
leave a nail half driven. and drop
Ills hammer, the instant the noon
bell-rang. Well, he had a right to
do il; butif he had been half as
eager to take up his hammer when
the one O'Clock bell rang, it might
haze been over looked. bnt his ears
were dull after dinner. Business is
selfish, and calls for exact accounts
and exact hours; but hearty, willing
service never measures itself by
half a hail. 1t seems to do well
what it does. 1t does something
which strict justice does not de.
mand. 1t does u bit of (lusting or
polishing now and then which may
not he down in he morning orders
of the mistress. 1t takes pride in
adding the little touches to the work
which tell Of heart and enthusiasm.
1t is this kind of work which proves
that Il man is worthy OF trust.
The clerk Mho does more than
his duty, who shows a genuine in.
telestin his employer is apt to he
called to a large place. But the
man who does not half fill a small
place will certainly not get IA Call to
u larger one.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21

stay and dino at the house OF a
wealthy parishoner upon whom he
was calling. The host, after the
fashion of the day, apologizcd for
the dinner, and said had they eX-
pected company itwould have been
better.
Really, sir, replied the Young
man, am very thankful for what
have had. as did not expect to
set my dinner here.
~ young woman who had been
visiting relatives was treated with
the greatest hospitality, and us she
was leaving, her friends ventured
to hope that she had enjoyed her.
self.
have had nothing TO complain
of, was her answer, which was neg
alive praise, to say the very least.
A lady whodresses elegantly and
belongs to the high porch of social
plumage made a formal call recent
y upon u lady of her acquaintance
and waited in the parlor while her
card was sent up. n tiny Specl
men of Il girl was present, WHO
eyed the elceantviSitor Very close
~ aud seemed much interested IN
her appearance.
Well, my dear, remarked the Wis.
itor with approval,aS she smoo;hed
out her silks and laccS, What do
YOU think of me?
Oh, said the little girl, with the
charming candor Of childhood, Pve
seen llounceS before.
Well, Jimmy, you've bought 3
new horse, have you9 .saide-ssss@
quaintilnce to II friend; he Isn't
much to look ut, is he's
Surc,I didn't buy him to look ut,
jimmy, dryly,as hejogsed
along.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21

pILLHEAl)S,
ID LETTERHEADS,
STATEMENTS,
ENVELOPES,
HANDBILLS, &C
Neatly printed at this office by FIRST
class artist-no amateur work.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21
Queer Answers.

There is something that is fresh
and iuvigorating in a piquant and
unexpected answer which is like a
dash of salt spray on the face; ii
half takes away the breath while it
arouses an active vitality by the
sensation it creates. To this class
belongs the answer Of the baShiul
young minister who was invited to
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21
A Beautiful, Desirable, and Attractive
Sea Island.

This beautiful ard desirable
Sea Island, situated in Matciiipun-
so creek, is divided into two lots or
parcels designated as Lot No. !
and Lot No. 2.
Lot No. l-Contains about eight
(S) acrps, one half of which is in a
nigh state Of cultivation, admirably
adapted to the growth OF all the
fruits and trucks grown in this eli.
mate. 1t is enclosed with a new post
and rail fcnce-the owner having
recently erected q nice little new
residence on il at a cost of about
$500. The other half is well.set in
young timber. Rnrely indeed is.
such dcsirable5prepertys offered to
the public for sale; combining ina
preeminentsdegree the advantages
of trucking aud gardenin'g,with the
attractions TO those seeking sports
and pleasures in shooting all5kinds
of birds and wild fowl. The waters
adjacent to this island abound in
the finest fish, terrepins. CLAIMS and
oysters, and the fineSt-planting bot
tom forthe growth and fattenlng Of
oysters, nearly surround the entire
island to be found ill Eastern yir-
ginia, and also possesses the rare
advantage ofthe power to tuInfresl
water on tile oysters when needed
and desired. This island also pos
sesses the desirable advantage Of
approach from the Atlantic through
Hog Island inlet, one of the bold
est inlets on our coast to within a
few feet of its very banks to schoon.
ers with 10 to IL feet depth DIVA
ter, and from tue main land in a
horse and buggy, thus making it
easy of approach with the world
either by railroad or schooner.
Lot No. 2-Adjoins Lot No. /. be-
ing exactly situated like No. /, and
hence possesses all the advantages
possessed by No. /, aud contains
about Twelve (l2) acres of land, a
part OF which is also in timber.
This property can be bought
either as whole or separately as
the purchaser may elect.
Persons desiring to purchase this
property can communicate with me
at my residence.
JOHN r. STURGIS,
Mappsburg, Accomac county, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21

A good farmer writes: Don't
pillow land in the spring until it is
dry enough to crumbleaS yourplow
passes through it.
A gill of linseed meal fed daily
to each COW or horse will keep the
bowels in good couditionand great
y promote the health.
There is nothing to prevent the
farmer from experimenting. In
that way he will learn more about
his own farm than can be taught
him by others.
If old hay be cnt and mOistened
before being fed TO horses there
will be fewer animals suffering
from !leavcS. Feeding dusty ma
irlialS is usually the cause of the
difficulty.
II your land is well under,lrained
YOU will often be able toplow while
your ncighhor who may not have
underdraincd is waiting for his
ground TO dry oft before he can be
gin.
1t is an easy matter to have a
garden so arranged as to cultivate
il with Il horse hce, but the best
results are usually obtained on
small plots well manured and
worked by hand.
A mixture of equal parts of red
pepper and Scotch snuff thrown
into rat holes will cause vcrmin to
leave. Rats soon become suspi
cious Of poison, and the mixture
easily irightens them.
The overfeeding of any kind Of
breeding stock is calculated to i'm
pair fertility and that species of
lhrii'tlneSs Which prompts to activ
ity and the iull working powers of
all the vital organs.
A good sharp fodder cutter, used
at every feeding, will save more
than its cost as well us pay for the
labor of cutting every season. All
the coarse food should be passed
through the fodder cutter.
Ali food cooked for stock iSmore
easily nSSjmilatpd than when raw.
It's only aquestion of cost in cook
lrg. Roots cooked and thickened
with ground grain make an excel
lent mess for all kinds of stock.
Manuring land by blowing un-
der some green crop, such faS mil
let. luck wheat, oats OF peas, should
be the object OF every farmer :
Glover is also excellent, and lime
should be freely used at the same
time.
If the seed is good the cutting Of
potatoes to pieces with two eyes
should give good results. In cut
Ting always endcavor to leave ats
much Of The tuber TO the eyes us
possible, aS it serves as plant food
in the early stages of growth.
Do not try to keep geese unless
all the conditions are favorable
Geese may be kept at a very small
cost or they may entail loss, ac-
cording to circumstances. a pond
and pasture will enable them to
Ia L., Il
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21
Mercantile Notice.

TO my friends, customers, and the
public generally, and the ladies es-
pecially.
Being now the occupant of ore of
the largest and best arranged store.
houses on tile Eastern Shore, and
having filed itwith one of he best
assorted and complete stock OF
goods in the county. l am now
prepared to sell at very low figures
tor cash, o, will take in exchange
for them any and everything that
will sci in the market, such as eggs,
corn, fowl OF all kinds, pigs, calves,
sheep, etc. The attention of the
ladies is especially invited to my
stock of tdgings Of all kinds, silk
and silk trimmings, yelveteenS, al
pacas, worsteds, etc.
To the gentlemen we offer stock
Of ready made clothing, shoes, hats,
scarfs, etc, uneXcelled.
Besides, have in stock q choice
line OF groceries, such as tea, flour,
spices, sugar, coIIee-in fact every
thing that is kept in the dry goods
and grocery line.
The ladies especially who have
favored me so greatly in the pats
will find my storea pleasant resort.
My mottois "quick sales and small
pr,fits."
Come one, come all, and you will
find me as ever
Yours, anxious to please,
JOS, G. WEsCoTT,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21

Do not try to keep geese unless
all the conditions are favorable
Geese may be kept at a very small
cost or they may entail loss, ac-
cording to circumstances. a pond
and pasture will enable them to
secure their food with but little aid.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21
IIomc and Farm.

A good farmer writes: Don't
pillow land in the spring until it is
dry enough to crumbleaS youiplow
passes through it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-05-21

If the seed is good the cutting Of
potatoes to pieces with two eyes
should give good results. LII cut
fling always endcavor to leave as
much of he tuber to the eyes us
possible, as it serves as plant food
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SURGEONS GRANDFATHER.

Mr.. SPurgeon lately told the fol-
lowing story of his youthful days,
when he had to preach in Suffolk.
He was on that occasion unpunctu-
al. He was an hour late; but he
could not help the train breaking
down. On arriving at the church,
he found service going on, and, get
ting his head in at the door, he saw
his grandfather patriarch Of eigh-
ty-preaching.
His worthy sire, catching sight Of
Spurgeon elbowing his way up the
aisle, stopped and said, "Here comes
my grandchild, Charles; he'll tell
you about this free grace Of God
better than can"
'No," cried Charles, "you 60 on,
grandfather; that's the grand old
Gospel hear"
But it was Of no avail. The old
man waited uotiI Mr. Surgeon GOT
into the pulpit. "Now," he said,
Il have got 50 far; look you on
here, and carry US forward"
Mr.. Spurgeon did 50. When
passing to another clause Of the
verse, which spoke Of human de-
pravity, he felt his coat-tails pulled,
and Immediately the grandfather
said:
"Sit yoa down, Charles, my boy!
| know more Of that than you do"
So the old man went on. When
he finished the head, he said again,
"Now, Charles, you 60 on with the
next clause;" which accordingly he
did Episcopal Methodist.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-23

he usually drinks from a trough in
front Of the pump. 1t is an old
fashioned pump, with the handle
working up and down When Jack
goes to the trough and finds it empty
he will take hold Of the handle and
work it till the water runs from the
spout, and he dosen't stop till there
is enough for him to drink. He and
the pony are great friends, and he
has repeatedly pumped up water for
the pony to drink. ''-Harper's Young
People.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-23
non THE WATERS

,..irerd Taylor was 9 grad
.sto,,. and only twenty
j did q work that any
snyy. lie got hold Of the
,.srs ] was something in this
i the enduement Of the
s..a,ing the subject he be-
.,setIy sure that the Holy
'.bt come upon him as upon
,s.l disciples. So he prayed
urayers were answered.
! went out he stirred all
sssn, he vent in contact SIN
9...s N y fsll before his preaching
= bsiore the scythe. It was
'',,sous. He could not help
'...a II men, aid his words were
..,Is que very beautiful expert
II life. One day he was out
-, nd be drew his horse up to
,s,rpg.trough. It 50 happened
nOther young man was doing
,.ne thing. While the horses
=, Mt il the trough, he turned
AIsvoung man and said, Il hope
I. rs he Lord. If you don't, |
d commend him to you as your
= friend. Seek him with all your
n
m Wss all. They turned and
ii lheir Ways. But what was the
nsIl TIE young man thus spoken
i eeuverled, was educated for the
nhhHb and went as . missionary to
Ata
s ills Missionary afterwards:
e nd over again ! wished |
lneV Mo that man was who spoke
lAnA It tie Fa!erilg-trough. But
lnsvvkngT illsome one sent to me
II AITa abaz of books. | opened
them, INV little black-coyered
eoasl 0psnsd h, turned to the title
fags md here saw a portraits q
1eaaifalfsce, All, said |, that is the
" iaal preached the gospel to me
70 Eatering.trough. To him ]
y M salvation" - Reu. A. y
fa0a, D. D.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-23
SoaDaz Sonooh HELPS, 1sa,' as~'
FOR THIRD QUARTER, 1887.
TERMS: CASH III ADVANCE.
TERMS:


I. Picture Beautifully printed
in colors. Publish Quarterly. No sub
scrfptiOns taken for less than five copies
we furnish them in divisions of hve-as ).
TO- I5 etc. TERMS:--3 cents for one quar-
ter: or L. cents tor ont year.
III. Primary QuarterIy.-TERMS S:-Sin-
Gle Copy. cents. In packages of five
and upwards. 2ls cents per copy, making
$1,000 per hundred for twelve mouths.
III our Little Ones Published week
lv TERMS Single copies, 80 cents per
wear. Five copies and upwards 10 one
address - cents per copy for one year
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Dog Jack and Other Dogs.

Vne afternoon in summer several
'isn we're playing On the pier
lorns . steamboat landing on
/ connecticut River about twenty
= oel0v Hartford. Accidentally 4
~ tel into the water, and at
mere Fas great excitement and
among her companions.
" some Of them stood still and
Y O darted helplessly about,
Y older boys ran toward the
'ls pier, aad shouted to some
Fere At work there. The
q quickly as they could,
& il
'aey reached the end Of
mere the child was strug-
Y water they were passed
"a Newfoundland dog that
' one Of the men. and at
'a' 0t the accident he was
U the shadow Of a pile
housed BY the noise, he
'ae race for the end Of the
u = soon as he saw the child
'o0d the cause of the tumuIt.
.a INTO the water, seized the
'''ss near the neck, and II !
! a's' the little girl and hel
ss's safe On shore.
! ,','s Jack was at once regard
in. lsr0 BY all the children.
~ 'fhis dripping coat, they
49, = earessed him, and for tht
] ! 4 = the afternoon he was thc
Il / aa their talk.
4. ! fe : nothing 50 wonderful
/. '''s' ALL" said Allie Chap
| ! / s0uth who had given til,
Ib 'le men and at the same
'''k. ''Nevfound dland dog.
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If you are not provided with col
lection envelopes, we will furnish
them printed with name Of church,
etc., at S1.50 per 1000; postage, 25
cents additional.
In lots Of 5000 for S1,25 per
1000; postage or express additional.
Address, L. II. HOLT 4 Co.
116 7th St., Topeka, Kansas.